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Retail establishments contribute 34 billion dollars to the CT economy, but the industry is fraught with challenges from technology to consumer habits. The President of CT Retail Merchants Association, Tim Phelan, joins Newsmakers.
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Retail in Connecticut is a great story - with great impact. In Connecticut, retail supports more than 470,000 jobs and contributes more than $34 billion to the state's economy, and data indicates that Connecticut has roughly 41,900 retail establishments. Overall, the retail industry produces approximately 14 percent of Connecticut's total GDP, with more than 98 percent of all retail companies employing fewer than 50 people, and providing a wide array of fulfilling and rewarding careers.

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Jane Doe Inc. is working to change the way society views and reacts to sexual and domestic violence in ways that make our communities safer today and for future generations. In today’s environment, this is crucial. JDI’s Debra Robbin joins Newsmakers.

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The Clubhouse Network's learning approach is designed to empower youth from all backgrounds to become more capable, creative, and confident learners; and increases young people’s opportunities to build fulfilling careers. Gail Breslow joins Eric Clemons.

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In 2015, Mayor Martin J. Walsh created the Mayor’s Office of Recovery Services; which is focused on substance use disorder and addiction issues in Boston. ORS Policy Director, Brendan Little explains how people can access addiction recovery services.

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The BSA Foundation is dedicated to sustaining Greater Boston as a vibrant, healthy, equitable, and innovative place for everyone to live, work, and play. BSA Foundation Board Member, Ted Touloukian, discusses community building through community design.

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LEAP is a unique program that trains college and public high school students to counsel younger children in poverty-stricken neighborhoods. Joining host Eric Clemons is Elvert Eden, Director of Youth Development and Aquatics at LEAP in New Haven, CT.

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Sweethearts and Heroes provides tools to bystanders of bullying that are designed to save lives. They teach kids to jump into action to save someone from bullying and empower those to help end the cycle. Learn action based methods to stop bullying.
For Bullying Part 1 - click here

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YMCA's across the nation focus on youth development, social responsibility and healthy living. Summer programs, swim programs and school programs all contribute to strengthening communities and developing children regardless of the ability to pay. Connecticut Central Coast YMCA CEO, David Stevenson, joins Newsmakers.
For part 2 of our conversation with David Stevenson click here.
Interview recorded on August 9, 2017 at Gateway Community College. Hosted by Eric Clemons.

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Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in teens 10-14. Bullying, both online and off, is a top issue among America's youth. Sweethearts and Heroes educates society about the impact bullying has on all of our schools, neighborhoods, and individuals.
For Bullying Part 2 - click here

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